‘Muppet Treasure Island’ (1996) a swashbuckling, less Muppet-centric adventure
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): You won’t want to delete this Spa’am-featuring entry, even though it focuses on the humans.
Author: Tom Simmons
‘Muppet Treasure Island’ (1996) a swashbuckling, less Muppet-centric adventure
‘Muppets from Space’ (1999) presents epic, funky identity quest of the Great Gonzo
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): In riffing on “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” the late Jim Henson’s studio crafts a deeper character journey.
‘Silver Surfer’ (1978) betrays a behemoth and steals the show
Superhero Saturday (Comic book review): Kirby and Lee retell a sympathetic villain’s story in the first Marvel graphic novel and their final collaboration.
‘The Muppet Movie’ (1979) is pure cinematic bliss
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The film gives an origin story for “The Muppet Show’s” characters and showcases amazing puppetry.
For those wonton more: ‘The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again’ (1979)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This second ride isn’t as smooth, but it knows its strengths are Knotts and Conway.
Tammy on the record: ‘Stand by Your Man: An Autobiography’ (1979)
Throwback Thursday (Book review): The country music superstar led a contradictory but fascinating life.
‘Apple Dumpling Gang’ (1975) is the apple of my eye
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Part of the film’s appeal is nostalgic. But even for newcomers, it’s a top-rate comedy and well-executed Western.
‘Walking Tall’ (1973) walks the walk and talks the talk
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): A surprisingly popular franchise starts with Joe Don Baker’s exploitation film.
‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan’ (1982) and the Kobayashi Maru
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Montalban’s performance and a thoughtful piece of military strategizing combine to make this an elite “Trek” entry.
‘The Old Ways’ (2020) suggests we’re better off with the new ways
Frightening Friday (Movie review): “Little Red Riding Hood” gets a hypnotic, horrific and character-driven update.